Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson of the Edmonton Elks is atop the CFL-Pro Football Focus Honour Roll for Week 13 thanks to a career-high.
On Labor Day, the Elks defeated the Calgary Stampeders 35-20 thanks to a performance that included 486 yards passing and three touchdown passes from Bethel-Thompson.
Throughout the victory, Bethel-Thompson averaged 13 yards per completion and had six completions of 30 yards or more. At 90.2, he is the highest-graded quarterback by PFF for Week 13.
Bethel-Thompson has threw for seven touchdown passes with no interceptions over the course of his last three games, totaling 920 passing yards. With 2,879 passing yards, he is third in the NFL, and with 17 touchdown passes, he is second in the league.
Kurleigh Gittens Jr., a receiver, had an 80.0 grade, making him the top receiver for Week 13. Gittens Jr. made two second down conversion catches and grabbed seven passes for 115 yards, including two passes of at least thirty yards. With 610 receiving yards and five touchdowns, Gittens Jr. is ranked 12th in the CFL and second on the Elks. With 24, he leads the Elks in catches during second down conversions.
At Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, the Elks will host the Calgary Stampeders in a rematch from Labor Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.; live coverage on 630 CHED will commence at 3:30 p.m. with the Countdown to Kick-Off.
